About Uphill Books

Uphill Books publishes innovative non-fiction books about movement: in our bodies, our minds, and our lives. We inspire readers to consider the meaning and importance of movement and to move, think, and live differently. We believe that movement is a lens through which to observe and understand ourselves and the world around us. It is also a mode for addressing our problems. Movement is essential to humans: -- We are more sedentary than ever before, and there is a significant and growing body of scientific evidence affirming that movement benefits us in myriad ways, physically and mentally. --Just as our bodies (including our brains!) benefit from a diverse diet of nutrient-dense foods, so do they also benefit from a full spectrum of movement “nutrients.” Movement is at the heart of our interaction with the world around us: --Our movement deficit has cultural and societal analogs, reflections, and implications. --The less we move, the more we are outsourcing the movement required to keep us alive and thriving—most often to others’ labor or energy-intensive technology --Movement can build community. The movement of our own bodies is an invitation for others to move, and moving together with people of different ages and abilities can foster community and individual health at the same time. --Movement can be a reclaiming and celebration of our freedom, autonomy, and physical sovereignty.Read their story